The Francis Asbury Society Board of Directors is happy to announce, after a national search, the election of Rev. Willis C. (Bill) Kierce as our next president. “We believe he brings the fullness and anointing of the Spirit, passionate commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and a special calling to lead FAS into the future God has planned for the Society. With his gifts and graces, Bill is uniquely qualified to help FAS with its mission ‘to spread scriptural holiness’ throughout the world,” says Dr. Chris Bounds, Board chair.
Bill, a native of Alabama, is no stranger to the Francis Asbury Society, currently serving as an evangelist. He also was an FAS evangelist while a student at Asbury Theological Seminary in the 1990s, mentored by our founder, Dr. Dennis F. Kinlaw. “The time spent traveling, preaching, praying, and visiting with Dr. Kinlaw remains one of life’s greatest treasures,” says Bill. “I am humbled to step into his shoes, as well as to follow in the line of outstanding leadership at FAS.”
Bill brings a unique blend of ministry experience as an itinerant evangelist, church planter, pastor, professor, and organizational developer to his role at FAS. Bill is married to the former Kimberly Ann Wood of York, Pennsylvania, and they enjoy three grown children and eight grandchildren.
Dr. John Oswalt, interim president, says this of Bill:
When I knew that the Society would be looking for a new president to replace Dr. Ron Smith, I developed my private list of qualifications for the ideal candidate. I believed we needed someone who had some history with the Society, someone seasoned with some years of service in ministry, someone who knew and loved the message of full salvation, someone with gifts in leadership, someone with a winsome personality, and above all, someone who loved Jesus. I am delighted to say that in Bill Kierce we have found that very man.
Please join the FAS Board of Directors and staff in welcoming Rev. Bill Kierce to his new role with the Society. He will start in this new position on June 1, 2023. Meanwhile, Dr. John Oswalt will continue as interim president, working with Bill to effect a smooth transition.